Urban Affairs Panel Backs Coffee Shop Permit, 5-0

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What happened

The Urban Affairs Committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a special permit for a drive-thru-only coffee shop at 2 Mount Royal Avenue. Updated conditions include operating hours of 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, a traffic management plan, police details for the opening period and promotional events at the chief's discretion, and landscaping and stormwater measures. The recommendation advances to the City Council for a vote expected November 2, requiring eight of 11 votes to approve.

Key decisions

• 📋 Drive-thru coffee shop special permit. The committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the special permit with conditions including operating hours of 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, a traffic management plan, police details during the opening period and promotional events at the police chief's discretion, and landscaping and stormwater measures. The matter advances to the City Council for a final vote expected November 2, requiring eight of 11 votes to approve. (Vote 5-0; Next: Nov. 2). Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 2: City Council vote on coffee shop special permit

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